The construction of a new building or the alteration of an existing building that is to be used for non-residential use as permitted by this chapter shall comply with the following standards:
(a) The building shall have roofs compatible with nearby buildings.
(b) The exterior walls shall be brick, wood, aluminum or vinyl siding that is similar in appearance to adjacent dwellings.
(c) A walkway shall be provided from the existing or proposed sidewalk to the front building entrance.
(d) Landscaping or fences may be required along those lot lines which abut residential uses to provide a measure of visual and sound privacy for adjoining residents. The Planning Commission in its discretion shall determine whether landscaping or fencing would best accomplish this objective. Fencing shall comply with the requirements of Section 1286.07.
(e) Dumpsters shall not be located within the front yard and shall be screened by a six feet high solid fence and located so as to be visually unobtrusive.
(f) (1) A non-residential use shall be permitted one sign which shall not exceed 16 square feet in size or four feet in height if placed on the ground or ten feet above the ground if attached to the wall. Signs shall be setback a minimum of five feet from all lot lines or attached to the street side of the building.
(2) A sign may be illuminated only by means of external, shielded light fixtures or the sign may be internally illuminated. Blinking lights on signs are prohibited. A light fixture for a sign shall be placed so as to avoid any glare when viewed from off the site. The source of the light shall not exceed a total of 150 watts and any such light source shall be enclosed and directed so as to prevent the source of light from shining directly or indirectly onto traffic or adjacent or nearby property.
(g) Exterior lights, except those with an incandescent bulb of 150 watts or less, shall have a cut-off type fixture and not be higher than 12 feet above grade. No light source shall exceed 200 watts. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to modify the above lighting standards to ensure that any proposed lighting will not create a hazard or nuisance from glare or light spilling on adjacent property.
(Ord. 04-2002-01. Passed 4-9-02.)